HR-Director of Talent Acquisition at Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, Missouri

Job Description:

Position Type:
Full-Time

Class Category
Administrator

Job Open Date
12/03/2021

Job Close Date
01/05/2022

Open Until Filled
No

Initial Screen Date:
01/10/2022

Minimal Qualifications:
* Master's degree in human resources or closely related filed plus three (3) years of full-time, directly-related work experience in Talent Acquisition environment, OR

* Bachelor's degree in human resources or closely related filed plus five (5) years of full-time, directly-related work experience in Talent Acquisition environment.

Preferred qualifications:

Preference will be given to individuals who possess:
* Master's degree

* HR Certification (I.E. SPHR/PHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)

* Experience working in a leadership position in talent acquisition

* Experience with HR Technology tools including applicant tracking systems, HRIS, and social media

* Proven experience developing and leading a talent acquisition staff

* Experience developing candidate pipelines and creating proactive recruitment processes

* Proven internal consulting skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external constituents

* Prior experience working in a higher education environment

Work Hours
Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs.




Compensation
Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE:
* Cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required and must be attached to the online application to receive any consideration.
An MCC application must be accompanied by the following:



A cover letter which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following:The highlights of your education and experience which specifically prepare you for this position;
The mission of the community college, and how you would contribute to the mission.
Your experiences in supervision within an academic institution;
Leadership in a complex organization such as MCC; and
The basis for your familiarity with multi-culturalism and working in a diverse environment.

Official or student copies of your transcripts.

Official transcripts will be required if selected for an interview.


* Interviews will be conducted by a hiring committee.

* Position will remain open until filled.

Class Summary
In collaboration with the Chief Human Resources Officer, this administrator position is responsible for supporting the management, organization, and implementation of strategic HR management initiatives including building a talent pipeline for current and future job opening.

Typical Essential Duties
1. Responsible for directing the overall operations and staff of the Talent Acquisition department.
2. Leading all sourcing strategies; oversees the recruitment processes, from sourcing to hiring. Leads and directs the screening of applicants against minimum requirements for staff, administrator, and faculty positions.
3. Seeks and manages collaborative efforts with business and industry, community agencies, community organizations, educational institutions, internal departments, and/or other interested parties.
4. Establishes, maintains, and enhances professional community relationships with external recruiting sources.
5. Managing our external partnerships with colleges job boards and HR software.
6. Prepares, reviews, interprets, and analyzes a variety of complex and multi-faceted information, data, forms, schedules, calendars, surveys, reports, and other communications; makes recommendations based on findings; conducts research, needs assessment, and academic program development activities.
7. Coordinates activities in order to facilitate the maximum effectiveness and utilization of academic development and/or program resources.
8. Institutes best practices in talent acquisition activities and innovates the talent acquisition processes in order to leverage the strategic advantages of inclusion and diversity for the institution.
9. Manages budget and grants to ensure compliance with district policies, regulations, and procedures.
10.Responsible for reviewing programs, suggesting modifications, and ensuring achievement of competitive market position and other goals identified by the organization related to Talent Acquisition.
11. Supervises staff, to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment.
12. Assists in developing strategy, processes, and procedures for assigned programs, departments, or functional areas; and manages and participates in directing the implementation of internal operations for academic development programs, which includes: planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards; coordinating activities between multiple service areas; and working to integrate and coordinate service areas.




Knowledge
* Knowledge of management principles;
* Knowledge of advanced principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility;
* Knowledge of public relations principles;
* Knowledge of community agencies and resources;
* Knowledge of academic development principles and practices;
* Knowledge of instructional methods and techniques;
* Knowledge of program development, planning, and administration principles and practices;
* Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, and/or standards;
* Knowledge of policy and procedure development practices;

Skills
* Skilled in prioritizing and assigning work;
* Skilled in making program decisions based on financial considerations;
* Skilled in adapting to rapidly changing environments;
* Skilled in interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
* Skilled in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals;
* Skilled in handling multiple tasks simultaneously;
* Skilled in providing customer service;
* Skilled in monitoring and evaluating programs;

Positions Supervised
* Human Resources Coordinator

Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: feeling, grasping, hearing, fingering, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.

Accommodations:
MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.




Licensing Requirements
None.
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